ECCO Select · 1 day ago
VMware Cloud Foundation Architect (VCF 9) # 10987
United States
Part-time
Remote
Senior LevelECCO Select is a talent acquisition and consulting company specializing in people, process and technology solutions. The VMware Cloud Foundation Architect will be responsible for the assessment, design, and deployment of VMware Cloud Foundation version 9, ensuring a standardized and scalable hybrid-cloud infrastructure for clients.
Information ServicesInformation Technology
Hiring Manager
Jeremy Skinner
Responsibilities
Assessing the readiness of existing VMware infrastructure (including vSphere, vSAN, and NSX) for integration with VCF 9
Validating hardware compatibility, network configuration, and licensing requirements in line with project objectives
Documenting existing architectural state and identifying technical gaps or remediation areas
Preparing ESXi hosts, firmware, BIOS settings, networking, and vSAN configuration for VCF 9 deployment
Configuring essential networking services: VLANs, IP schemas, DNS, and NTP services
Deploying and validating VCF 9 imaging/bring-up bundles to ensure a stable launch environment
Deploying the VCF 9 Management Domain while minimizing disruption to existing services
Configuring vCenter Server, SDDC Manager, and vSAN clusters (if applicable)
Conducting rigorous post-deployment validation of all management components
Integrating existing VMware resources such as identity sources, backup solutions, and monitoring tools as required
Configuring automated lifecycle management, workload domain templates, and implementing policy-driven operations via SDDC Manager
Applying role-based access controls and enforcing cloud security best practices
Preparing detailed operational handoff documentation, including as-built architecture and configuration runbooks
Delivering hands-on knowledge-transfer sessions covering SDDC Manager, vCenter modifications, and lifecycle operations to empower IT operations teams for long-term success
Deliverables include: Comprehensive VCF 9 architecture design documentation
Fully validated and functioning VCF 9 Management Domain
Configuration documentation and as-built runbooks supporting future operations
Qualification
Required
Proven experience architecting, deploying, and operationalizing VMware Cloud Foundation (ideally v9 or recent versions) in production enterprise environments
Deep technical knowledge of VMware vSphere, vSAN, NSX, SDDC Manager, and related VMware core components
Hands-on expertise with ESXi host configuration, vSAN cluster setup, network and storage planning, and integration with enterprise services (DNS, NTP, identity sources, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to create technical documentation including architecture diagrams, runbooks, and as-built summaries
Ability to perform detailed assessments of virtualized environments and deliver comprehensive reports and remediation plans
Experience with lifecycle management operations, automated upgrades, and patch management within VMware environments
Strong understanding of security best practices, RBAC, and enterprise integration protocols
Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to deliver clear knowledge transfer and operational handoff sessions to technical teams
Ability to work independently in a remote engagement model, collaborating via digital tools and project management platforms
Company
ECCO Select
ECCO Select is an information technology and services company.
Founded in 1995
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jeanette Hernandez Prenger
Founder and CEO
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